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Electrical Mechanical Building Services, Maintenance, Electrician, Carpenter, Estates Jobs
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Shift Pattern working, 12h shift (4days 4off, 4nights 4off) - 7 days p/week, 52weeks p/year)
Job ref
434-C7194445
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe General Hospital
Town
Aylesbury / High Wycombe / Community Properties
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2025 23:59

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Maintenance Craftsperson - Building_Electrical_Mechanical

Band 4

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Join our ambitious Estates Team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where we're on a mission to become the best Estates Team in the NHS!

As a Maintenance Craftsperson, you'll join our dedicated 40-member team where continuous learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for skilled professionals in electrical, plumbing or carpentry who are passionate about growing their capabilities and building a long-term career with us.

What We Offer:
•    Exceptional career development with structured training paths and mentoring
•    Opportunity to expand your skills across multiple trades through our comprehensive development program
•    Competitive salary and extensive NHS benefits package
•    Supportive team environment where your growth and wellbeing matter

 

Main duties of the job

Key Requirements:
•    Core trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Carpentry
•    Strong problem-solving abilities and technical aptitude
•    Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
•    Excellent communication and teamwork skills
•    Flexibility to participate in on-call rota and emergency response

This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a real difference in healthcare delivery. Join us in creating and maintaining outstanding healthcare environments that our patients and staff deserve.

 

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Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate Mechanical / Electrical / Building apprenticeship
Desirable criteria
  • ONC Level education
  • UCSE or above qualifications in English and technical/scientific subjects
  • Adequate technical knowledge

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Trade specific experience gained over +4 years
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital environment or similar

Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Significant skill in chosen speciality

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStep into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Graham Podbury
Job title
Senior Estates Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

• Director of Estates: Matt Taylor - 0777 232 8980 – [email protected]

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